#Weaning week, Wow baby cup #Review

Baby cups can be a pain not so much when your baby starts weaning as they don't drink too much juice, but once they get a bit older and they are having more fluid carrying a juice cup in your bag can become a pain, a lot of cups leak or drip you find the bottom of your bag damp with sticky juice.

We were sent the Wow cup to review the cup has 306 degree drinking edge meaning your child can drink from all the way round the edge and it is completely spill free. The cup offers a water free spill guarantee - which for mums like us means no more sticky bags or damp clothes in fact in the past I have thrown some clothes away because juice has leaked on them in the changing bag and I just couldn't lift the stain.



The cup is exactly what it says "Wow", I thought it was amazing, when I first got it out its packaging I did wonder how it worked, the Wow cup is aimed at children nine plus months and Jack is only just getting used to his sipping cup, I did try to get him to have a go but he is just too little so I got Adam to trial it he is three and seemed really excited when I gave it too him - the Cup has no spouts levers or buttons, I gave it to him as it was, I wanted to see if he could work it out for himself. He did straight the way I asked him if he liked it and he said yes - he also asked if he could keep it! so it was a thumbs up from him and from myself you can hold it and shake it upside down and it doesn't leak at all!.



Wow Cups are BPA free, Phthalate free, PVC free, and dishwasher safe. The valves are made of a soft food grade silicone and easily are removed from the lid by gently pressing on them from the inside of the cup. There is a convenient lid on every cup to keep the drinking surface clean when storing.

The Wow Baby Wow Cups are clear and hold up to 7 ounces. There are measurements along one side of the cup to easily track how much your child has drank. There are two types of cup available there are the Wow kids Cups which hold nine ounces of juice and the Wow Baby Wow Cup this is slightly different because not only does it have handles, but the rim of the cup is wider, giving baby a more natural edge so they don't need to apply much pressure while drinking.

I think that a baby would take some time to get used to the cup as you have to make a straw type shape with your mouth on the edge and also I noticed that Adam held the cup up slightly higher than a normal cup, but really these are no problem! I actually really loved this product and so did Adam I am so glad we have found the Wow cup and I will be investing in two of the bigger cups for the older boys! 

To find out more about the Wow cup or any of there other fantastic products you can visit there website www.wowcup.co.uk

We were sent the fantastic Wow cup for the purpose of this review all opinions remain honest and my own

#Weaning Week, Drinks and your baby

Whilst weaning its a good idea to always offer your baby a drink with a meal start off with a few sips of water from a sipping cup make sure the cup you give them is one that is within the right age group for you baby for example if your baby is six months give them a cup that states on it six months plus and so on.

Once they have got used to having water you can try giving them sugar free diluted juice or fruit juice one part juice and ten parts water, things like orange juice are a good source of vitamin C for your baby.

When you first start weaning baby milk will still be your babies main source of nutrition they should still be having around a pint of milk a day.

If you are breast feeding, babies may still have around five - six feeds a day but you may find they will gradually reduce this themselves, as once they start having more food they will need less milk.

Babies should not have cows milk until they are over 12 months old but cows milk is fine to cook with until then.

Some drinks are bad for your baby and should be avoided as they will cause tooth decay and can cause dihorrea not only that they can leave your baby feeling full so that they don't want to eat there meal meaning they are not getting the nutrition they require.

Avoid fizzy drinks, flavoured milk, tea and coffee, undiluted fruit juice.

This takes me to the end of my weaning week I hope it has helped you along with your little one if you missed anything you can find the stages below and let me know how you get on!

• How do I know my baby is ready for food?  
• What do I need? (Equipment)
• How to get started?
• Do's and Dont's & food Safety
• Food Choices
• Baby led Weaning
• Drinks and your baby

A Little More? fantastic Vitamin drinks for Children #Competition

Designed especially for children and perfect for packed lunches, the new range of vitamin-enriched drinks - ‘A Little More’ has finally hit the shelves.

The low calorie vitamin drink range includes: A Little More Vitamin C, A Little More Vitamin D and A Little More Multivitamins.

For parents who struggle to get their children to enjoy fruit and vegetables, these vitamin drinks are the perfect solution. They contain the core essential vitamins to promote overall health and well-being, and are made with spring water and no added sugar.

The drinks can be enjoyed by children over 3 years of age and are available in 3 natural flavours A Little More Vitamin C (orange), A Little More Vitamin D (mango) and A Little More Multivitamins (citrus). The ‘A Little More’ range is available from £1.09 at Tesco stores across the UK.

Visit www.moredrinks.co.uk for more information.

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Which flavour is the ‘A Little More’ drinks range not available in? 

A) Orange 

B) Mango 

C) Apple 

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The giveaway will close on 1st may 2014 at midnight.

FTN Health drink #Review and #Competition

Brand new nutraceutical whole food drink, FTN, is offering fitness enthusiasts and people on the go a chance to reduce fatigue and speed up their recovery times. Available in 60ml Citrus and Super Berry shots, FTN is already causing a storm thanks to it’s professional athlete following including Cardiff Blues Rugby, Adrian Grant, Michel Salgado and Nicola Hobbs as well as being a favourite among the work hard - play hard set.

This unique blend was created by a team of top researchers over six years ago!
Free from artificial chemicals, stimulants and fully NSF and WADA approved, FTN is a patented blend of five whole food ingredients designed to provide your body the protection and nutrients it needs to support its natural repair and renewal process. Developed by a team of top researchers over six years, and backed by a wealth of published independent research data, a single 60ml shot of FTN is jam packed with all the essential vitamins, amino acids and nutrients that your body needs to support it’s natural repair and renewal process.

The wholesome and natural ingredients in FTN work together to support the life and growth of the body’s adult stem cells, providing the nutrition that stem cells need to flourish:

• Green Tea extract helps support the health of the digestive and respiratory systems and enhances the proliferation of cells within the skin.

• Wild blueberry extract further promotes maintenance of healthy brain, cardiovascular, vision, joint and urinary tract function.

• Vitamin D supports adult stem cell renewal and helps these cells become immune cells for naturally fighting infection.

• Organic blue-green micro-algae contains protein, essential fatty acids, chlorophyll, beta-carotene and a vast array of micro-nutrients that supercharge the body’s ability to maintain superior overall well-being.
• Organic fruit juice to help deliver the healthy daily dose in a refreshingly cleansing taste.

The bottles are a handy in size - quite small so they will fit perfectly into a handbag or gym bag, or even a baby changing bag if your a busy mum on the go, I was sent a box of each of the flavors to try out.

I thought the drink had a medium thickness to it, it slightly resembles a smoothie type drink in its texture they are both representative of there own individual flavourings, I would say there is a slight kick at the end of the drink - I have quite enjoyed them.

The lovely People over at FTN have given me three boxes worth £39.99 (which is a months supply) to give away to you my readers to enter the give away simply enter through the Rafflecopter below & good

New Chocholate treats from Galaxy

 

There's NEW Squeezy MILKY WAY and GALAXY chocolate spreads which are sure to be a hit with all the chocolate lovers in the world!, these can be spread over toast, or popped onto desserts or even fruit. Why not try spreading some on top of your cakes as an icing or squeezing some in the centre for a extra gooey chocolate treat the Milky way is a striped spread consisting of a skimmed milk and chocolate duo if you prefer a more nutty taste then the Galaxy will be perfect!

If you're a coffee lover this could be perfect for you, you don't want to miss out on the smooth taste of GALAXY, then the re-branded and improved flavour of the GALAXY Iced Coffee Mocha Latte are worth a try they mix smooth Galaxy chocolate with the rich intensity of coffee beans they taste delicious chilled

  

There's NEW MARS, MALTESERS and GALAXY thick shakes combining confectionery flavours so whether you're a malt, caramel or chocolate fan there is a thick shake to suit everyone.

And last but not least there is
NEW GALAXY Hot Chocolate this is my personal favourite I love this the branding has a new look and more importantly, new improved flavour, giving you a more chocolaty and creamier taste than ever before. These are just what you need to keep you toasty in the winter months to come.

Overall, we all really liked the brand new chocolaty drinks and treats from Galaxy and Mars. The Thick Shakes and Galaxy Mocha Latte are convenient and ideal as a on-the-go drink, while Galaxy Hot Chocolate is perfect to warm up at home after a busy day, accompanied by Squeezy Chocolate Spread over warm toast the boys love the chocolate spread on toast!

Thick shakes are available at RRP £1.00 from Asda (all varieties) and Morrisons (Mars only). Galaxy Iced Coffee Mocha Latte is available at RRP £2.00 for two, from Asda and Tesco. Galaxy Hot Chocolate range is available at RRP £2.59 from all major supermarkets. Squeezy Chocolate Spreads are available at RRP £1.99 from Sainsbury’s.
To find out more about the range and about galaxy and Mars you can visit there website.

These products were sent to me for the purpose of this review all opinions remain honest and my own

Be safe this Christmas dont drink and drive!

Its that festive time of the year when we all have lots of party's and/or festive events to attend to and if you are anything like me you will be drinking the alcohol sort, everyone I know is sensible enough not to drive on a night out,most accidents don't happen the same night, one in five of all drink related accidents occur 'the morning after' and just three to four drinks the night before could be enough to put you over the limit the next day.

Everyone wants to enjoy the festive season, but unintentional morning after drink driving is on the increase - almost doubling in the last 10 years. a personal breathalyser can be a great Christmas gift or stocking filler and may save a life or a driving license this Christmas.Protect friends and family by putting an award-winning breathalyser from AlcoSense on their Christmas list or Secret Santa list.

The AlcoSense is accurate, quick and easy to use and wil fit easily into a pocket or handbag. AlcoSense Lite, £39.99 which is a little expensive but having said that you cant put a price on a life or a driving license. If you cant afford that there is also AlcoSense - On a budget - this is a single use breathalyser this might be the best Secret Santa present/stocking filler you could buy a colleague/loved one. Twin pack AlcoSense Singles, £5.99.

Part of the responsible enjoyment of alcohol is to understand its effect on the body and to understand when you are safe to drive, AlcoSense helps people do exactly that and takes out the potentially fatal guess work the morning after. Don’t leave it to chance, why not pick up one of these for your self or anyone who you think will need one of these, practical pocket sized could be life savers today.

Both products are available to purchase at Boots online and in store.

A Very Berry Christmas with the Cracker drinks co #Review

Instead of those fizzy drinks this Christmas why not pick a healthy alternative (Alcohol free) The Cracker drinks company are offering just that!

If you’re looking to warm your winter taste buds with something other than the usual selection this Christmas, you’ll be pleased to know that The Cracker Drinks Co is bringing something different to the dinner table.

Why not mix things up with the sweet and sharp tartness of ‘Blueberry & Blackberry’, or accompany your turkey and Christmas pudding with the juicy flavours of ‘Apple, Strawberry & Cranberry.’ Enjoyed alone or as delicious cocktail mixers, the berry-bursting drinks serve as a thirst-quenching and exciting alternative to the typical Christmas drinks selection.

I was sent both of these flavors, Blueberry & apple, Apple strawberry & cranberry to review, I thought both the flavours were gorgeous, I found that they were both refreshing the quality fruits in side both cartons are all deliciously paired together to make a fantastic combination which keep your taste buds tingling both flavors are very Moorish and taste great over ice.

I loved both of these drinks what a great alternative they would make on the table at Christmas dinner both of these flavours are available to purchase in ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Ocado. The are priced at a £1.50 which I think is very reasonable.
I love the fact that this company give 1% of its annual net profit to the rainbows trust children's charity .

Other flavours –  Apple & Lychee and Still & Cloudy Lemonade. Mango & Passion Fruit, Pineapple and Guava & Lime

To find out more about Cracker drinks why not pop over to there website HERE you can also find them on Facebook 

Both of these fruit filled cartons were sent to me for the purpose of this review all opinions expressed remain honest and my own